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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 372.40 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 372.40 and 132.72 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 372.40 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/372.40 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 372.40 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 49,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,424.93/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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