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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.33 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.33 and 126.42 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.33 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.33 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.33 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 47,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069.96/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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