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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 371.75 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 371.75 and 126.48 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 371.75 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/371.75 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 371.75 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 47,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019.70/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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