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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 372.82 and 140.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 372.82 and 140.35 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 372.82 = 140.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/372.82 = 140.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 372.82 × 140.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 52,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325.29/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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