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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.54 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.54 and 126.44 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.54 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.54 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.54 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 47,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102.09/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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