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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.33 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.33 and 126.09 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.33 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.33 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.33 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 46,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947.09/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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