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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.90 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.90 and 126.24 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.90 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.90 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.90 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 46,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.66/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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