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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 371.67 and 140.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 371.67 and 140.05 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 371.67 = 140.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/371.67 = 140.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 371.67 × 140.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 52,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052.38/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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