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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.82 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.82 and 127.72 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.82 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.82 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.82 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 48,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127.45/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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