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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 373.62 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 373.62 and 127.40 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 373.62 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/373.62 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 373.62 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 47,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.19/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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