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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 372.09 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 372.09 and 126.16 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 372.09 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/372.09 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 372.09 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 46,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941.94/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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