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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.39 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.39 and 126.45 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.39 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.39 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.39 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 47,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.72/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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