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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 373.46 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 373.46 and 127.17 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 373.46 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/373.46 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 373.46 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 47,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,492.99/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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