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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.87 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.87 and 140.45 is: 210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.87 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.87 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.87 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 52,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367.73/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.67

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