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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 372.48 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 372.48 and 140.40 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 372.48 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/372.48 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 372.48 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 52,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.19/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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