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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 372.22 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 372.22 and 126.27 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 372.22 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/372.22 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 372.22 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 46,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,998.04/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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