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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.84 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.84 and 132.44 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.84 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.84 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.84 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 49,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246.49/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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