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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 372.21 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 372.21 and 126.28 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 372.21 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/372.21 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 372.21 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 47,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002.68/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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