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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.06, 373.78 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.06, 373.78 and 127.31 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.06 : 373.78 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.06/373.78 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.06x = 373.78 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.06x = 47,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,585.93/249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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