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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.60 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.60 and 126.68 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.60 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.60 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.60 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 47,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200.97/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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