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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.17 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.17 and 139.78 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.17 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.17 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.17 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 52,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021.92/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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