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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.80 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.80 and 126.98 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.80 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.80 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.80 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 47,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337.51/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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