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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.39, 373.82 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.39, 373.82 and 127.76 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.39 : 373.82 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.39/373.82 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.39x = 373.82 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.39x = 47,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756.74/249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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