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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 372.88 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 372.88 and 127.14 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 372.88 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/372.88 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 372.88 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 47,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,407.96/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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