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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.97, 371.97 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.97, 371.97 and 74.65 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.97 : 371.97 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.97/371.97 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.97x = 371.97 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.97x = 27,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766.07/247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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