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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.37, 373.77 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.37, 373.77 and 127.38 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.37 : 373.77 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.37/373.77 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.37x = 373.77 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.37x = 47,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610.82/249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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