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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 373.98 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 373.98 and 127.52 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 373.98 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/373.98 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 373.98 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 47,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689.93/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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