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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 372.99 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 372.99 and 140.62 is: 210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 372.99 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/372.99 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 372.99 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 52,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449.85/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.86

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