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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 371.97 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 371.97 and 126.34 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 371.97 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/371.97 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 371.97 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 46,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994.69/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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