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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 372.14 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 372.14 and 126.37 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 372.14 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/372.14 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 372.14 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 47,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026.70/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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