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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.67, 374.61 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.67, 374.61 and 127.99 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.67 : 374.61 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.67/374.61 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.67x = 374.61 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.67x = 47,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.46/249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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