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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 371.88 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 371.88 and 132.44 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 371.88 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/371.88 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 371.88 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 49,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.79/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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