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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.60 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.60 and 132.46 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.60 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.60 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.60 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 49,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223.40/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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