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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 371.96 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 371.96 and 126.09 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 371.96 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/371.96 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 371.96 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 46,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.37/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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