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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.38 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.38 and 126.47 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.38 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.38 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.38 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 47,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092.40/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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