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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.88, 372.05 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.88, 372.05 and 126.23 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.88 : 372.05 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.88/372.05 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.88x = 372.05 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.88x = 46,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,964.17/247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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