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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 373.81 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 373.81 and 127.73 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 373.81 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/373.81 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 373.81 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 47,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744.56/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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