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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 372.08 and 139.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 372.08 and 139.85 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 372.08 = 139.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/372.08 = 139.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 372.08 × 139.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 52,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,034.69/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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