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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.56 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.56 and 127.23 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.56 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.56 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.56 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 47,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528.04/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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