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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.76 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.76 and 126.05 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.76 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.76 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.76 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 46,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861.28/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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