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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.64 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.64 and 126.44 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.64 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.64 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.64 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 46,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.30/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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