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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 373.16 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 373.16 and 126.96 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 373.16 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/373.16 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 373.16 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 47,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373.89/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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