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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 372.25 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 372.25 and 140.05 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 372.25 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/372.25 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 372.25 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 52,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131.75/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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