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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.46 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.46 and 139.52 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.46 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.46 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.46 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 51,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,826.10/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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