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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.41 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.41 and 127.11 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.41 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.41 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.41 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 47,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,464.15/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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