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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 372.42 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 372.42 and 140.28 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 372.42 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/372.42 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 372.42 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 52,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243.08/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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