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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.17 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.17 and 132.62 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.17 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.17 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.17 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 49,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,355.66/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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