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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 371.76 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 371.76 and 132.38 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 371.76 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/371.76 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 371.76 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 49,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,213.59/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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