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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.22, 373.65 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.22, 373.65 and 127.39 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.22 : 373.65 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.22/373.65 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.22x = 373.65 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.22x = 47,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.27/249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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