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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 373.11 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 373.11 and 126.96 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 373.11 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/373.11 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 373.11 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 47,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,370.05/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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