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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.15 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.15 and 126.21 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.15 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.15 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.15 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 46,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.05/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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