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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 373.04 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 373.04 and 126.89 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 373.04 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/373.04 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 373.04 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 47,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332.55/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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