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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.36 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.36 and 126.54 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.36 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.36 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.36 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 47,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.43/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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