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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 371.70 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 371.70 and 126.24 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 371.70 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/371.70 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 371.70 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 46,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923.41/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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