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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.78 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.78 and 140.64 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.78 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.78 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.78 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 52,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427.78/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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