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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 371.44 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 371.44 and 139.58 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 371.44 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/371.44 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 371.44 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 51,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,845.60/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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