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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 372.54 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 372.54 and 140.68 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 372.54 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/372.54 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 372.54 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 52,408.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.93/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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