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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 371.82 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 371.82 and 126.18 is: 189.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 371.82 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/371.82 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 371.82 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 46,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,916.25/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.19

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