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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 371.94 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 371.94 and 126.22 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 371.94 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/371.94 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 371.94 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 46,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946.27/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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