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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.01 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.01 and 126.86 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.01 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.01 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.01 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 47,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317.55/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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