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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 371.77 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 371.77 and 132.44 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 371.77 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/371.77 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 371.77 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 49,235.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.03/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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