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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 372.24 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 372.24 and 132.59 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 372.24 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/372.24 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 372.24 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 49,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353.44/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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