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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.87, 372.15 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.87, 372.15 and 126.22 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.87 : 372.15 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.87/372.15 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.87x = 372.15 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.87x = 46,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.77/247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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