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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 373.12 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 373.12 and 127.00 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 373.12 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/373.12 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 373.12 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 47,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384.37/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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