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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.26 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.26 and 139.94 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.26 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.26 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.26 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 52,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,094.06/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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