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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373 and 138.99 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 51,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843.27/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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