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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.37 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.37 and 125.93 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.37 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.37 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.37 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 46,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766.62/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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