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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.62 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.62 and 127.27 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.62 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.62 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.62 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 47,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,550.62/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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