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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.60 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.60 and 126.59 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.60 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.60 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.60 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 47,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,165.57/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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