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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.29, 372.05 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.29, 372.05 and 132.71 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.29 : 372.05 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.29/372.05 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.29x = 372.05 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.29x = 49,374.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,374.76/248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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