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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 371.90 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 371.90 and 134.04 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 371.90 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/371.90 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 371.90 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 49,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.48/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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