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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.30 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.30 and 127.05 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.30 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.30 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.30 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 47,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.13/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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