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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 372.90 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 372.90 and 127.08 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 372.90 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/372.90 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 372.90 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 47,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388.13/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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