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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.15, 371.45 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.15, 371.45 and 132.30 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.15 : 371.45 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.15/371.45 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.15x = 371.45 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.15x = 49,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,142.17/248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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