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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.17 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.17 and 127.12 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.17 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.17 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.17 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 47,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436.91/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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