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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 372.42 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 372.42 and 126.52 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 372.42 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/372.42 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 372.42 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 47,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,116.08/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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