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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.99, 371.93 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.99, 371.93 and 83.43 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.99 : 371.93 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.99/371.93 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.99x = 371.93 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.99x = 31,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.12/247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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