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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 373.57 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 373.57 and 126.95 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 373.57 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/373.57 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 373.57 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 47,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422.53/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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