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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.18 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.18 and 126.27 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.18 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.18 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.18 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 46,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995.64/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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