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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.24 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.24 and 127.02 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.24 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.24 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.24 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 47,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.94/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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