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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.51, 373.82 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.51, 373.82 and 127.47 is: 190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.51 : 373.82 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.51/373.82 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.51x = 373.82 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.51x = 47,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650.20/249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.98

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