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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.99 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.99 and 125.29 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.99 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.99 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.99 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 46,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,732.38/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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