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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.13 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.13 and 126.30 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.13 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.13 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.13 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 47,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000.02/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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