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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.35 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.35 and 127.11 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.35 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.35 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.35 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 47,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.52/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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