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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 372.61 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 372.61 and 126.77 is: 189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 372.61 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/372.61 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 372.61 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 47,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.77/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.95

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