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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 371.67 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 371.67 and 139.56 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 371.67 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/371.67 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 371.67 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 51,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,870.27/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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