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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.59, 372.93 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.59, 372.93 and 140.44 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.59 : 372.93 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.59/372.93 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.59x = 372.93 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.59x = 52,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374.29/248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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