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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 372.98 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 372.98 and 126.77 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 372.98 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/372.98 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 372.98 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 47,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.45/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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