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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.36, 373.58 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.36, 373.58 and 127.71 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.36 : 373.58 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.36/373.58 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.36x = 373.58 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.36x = 47,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709.26/249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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