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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 373.50 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 373.50 and 127.09 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 373.50 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/373.50 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 373.50 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 47,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468.58/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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