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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.41 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.41 and 126.39 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.41 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.41 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.41 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 47,068.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068.27/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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