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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.44 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.44 and 127.16 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.44 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.44 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.44 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 47,486.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,486.63/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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