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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 373.14 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 373.14 and 127.44 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 373.14 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/373.14 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 373.14 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 47,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,552.96/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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