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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.90 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.90 and 126.83 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.90 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.90 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.90 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 47,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294.91/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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