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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.96 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.96 and 140.58 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.96 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.96 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.96 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 52,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430.72/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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