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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.24 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.24 and 139.98 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.24 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.24 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.24 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 52,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,106.16/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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