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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.06 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.06 and 126.37 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.06 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.06 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.06 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 47,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.69/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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