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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.47 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.47 and 138.55 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.47 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.47 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.47 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 51,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.72/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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