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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 371.53 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 371.53 and 126.02 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 371.53 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/371.53 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 371.53 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 46,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,821.30/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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