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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.41 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.41 and 127.26 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.41 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.41 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.41 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 47,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520.16/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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