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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.33 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.33 and 132.66 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.33 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.33 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.33 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 49,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,393.30/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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