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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.99 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.99 and 126.93 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.99 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.99 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.99 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 47,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,343.62/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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