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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.63 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.63 and 126.64 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.63 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.63 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.63 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 47,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189.86/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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