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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.60 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.60 and 140.44 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.60 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.60 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.60 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 52,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327.94/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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