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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.95, 372.15 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.95, 372.15 and 126.30 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.95 : 372.15 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.95/372.15 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.95x = 372.15 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.95x = 47,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002.55/247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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