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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.14 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.14 and 127.13 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.14 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.14 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.14 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 47,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.42/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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