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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.60 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.60 and 126.61 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.60 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.60 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.60 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 47,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173.95/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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