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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.06 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.06 and 126.99 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.06 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.06 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.06 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 47,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374.89/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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