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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.34, 372.04 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.34, 372.04 and 126.30 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.34 : 372.04 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.34/372.04 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.34x = 372.04 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.34x = 46,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.65/248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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