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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.93, 372.09 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.93, 372.09 and 126.23 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.93 : 372.09 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.93/372.09 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.93x = 372.09 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.93x = 46,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967.53/247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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