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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.37 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.37 and 126.60 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.37 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.37 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.37 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 47,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,142.04/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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