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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 370.38 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 370.38 and 133 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 370.38 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/370.38 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 370.38 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 49,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,260.54/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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