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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 371.49 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 371.49 and 126.07 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 371.49 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/371.49 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 371.49 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 46,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833.74/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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