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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 372.20 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 372.20 and 126.44 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 372.20 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/372.20 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 372.20 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 47,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058.47/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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