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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 372 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 372 and 140.06 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 372 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/372 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 372 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 52,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102.32/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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