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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.89, 373.14 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.89, 373.14 and 127.07 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.89 : 373.14 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.89/373.14 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.89x = 373.14 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.89x = 47,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,414.90/248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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