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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.37 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.37 and 126.04 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.37 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.37 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.37 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 46,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,807.47/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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