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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 371.76 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 371.76 and 140.04 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 371.76 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/371.76 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 371.76 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 52,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061.27/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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