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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 371.94 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 371.94 and 126.14 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 371.94 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/371.94 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 371.94 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 46,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,916.51/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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