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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 372.25 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 372.25 and 126.36 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 372.25 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/372.25 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 372.25 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 47,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036.96/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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