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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.71 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.71 and 138.71 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.71 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.71 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.71 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 51,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,696.05/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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