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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 373.25 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 373.25 and 127.03 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 373.25 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/373.25 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 373.25 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 47,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413.95/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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