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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 373.41 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 373.41 and 127.13 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 373.41 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/373.41 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 373.41 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 47,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,469.75/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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