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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 372.39 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 372.39 and 140.26 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 372.39 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/372.39 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 372.39 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 52,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231.42/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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