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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 373.08 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 373.08 and 127.08 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 373.08 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/373.08 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 373.08 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 47,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411.01/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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