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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 372.73 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 372.73 and 126.85 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 372.73 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/372.73 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 372.73 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 47,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280.80/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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