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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 371.91 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 371.91 and 126.30 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 371.91 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/371.91 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 371.91 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 46,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972.23/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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