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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.54 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.54 and 127.15 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.54 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.54 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.54 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 47,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495.61/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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