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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 373.44 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 373.44 and 127.32 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 373.44 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/373.44 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 373.44 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 47,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,546.38/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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