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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 372.26 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 372.26 and 126.36 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 372.26 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/372.26 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 372.26 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 47,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039.09/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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