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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 373.61 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 373.61 and 126.97 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 373.61 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/373.61 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 373.61 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 47,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436.65/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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