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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 372.43 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 372.43 and 132.78 is: 199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 372.43 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/372.43 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 372.43 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 49,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452.82/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.12

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