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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.71, 373.89 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.71, 373.89 and 127.94 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.71 : 373.89 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.71/373.89 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.71x = 373.89 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.71x = 47,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,835.49/249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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