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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.15 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.15 and 126.26 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.15 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.15 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.15 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 46,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,987.66/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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