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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.45 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.45 and 126.53 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.45 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.45 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.45 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 47,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127.03/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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