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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373.14 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373.14 and 126.78 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373.14 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373.14 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373.14 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 47,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.69/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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