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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 372.87 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 372.87 and 127.04 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 372.87 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/372.87 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 372.87 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 47,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369.40/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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