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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.93 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.93 and 132.46 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.93 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.93 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.93 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 49,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265.85/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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