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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.39 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.39 and 132.86 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.39 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.39 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.39 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 49,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475.74/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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