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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 372.75 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 372.75 and 126.66 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 372.75 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/372.75 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 372.75 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 47,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.52/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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