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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 372.79 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 372.79 and 127.18 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 372.79 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/372.79 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 372.79 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 47,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.06/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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