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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 372.50 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 372.50 and 126.84 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 372.50 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/372.50 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 372.50 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 47,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,247.90/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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