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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 371.79 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 371.79 and 139.73 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 371.79 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/371.79 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 371.79 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 51,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,948.36/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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