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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.17 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.17 and 132.60 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.17 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.17 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.17 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 49,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,350.34/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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