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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.47 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.47 and 126.63 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.47 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.47 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.47 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 47,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.24/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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