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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.39, 373.26 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.39, 373.26 and 132.92 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.39 : 373.26 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.39/373.26 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.39x = 373.26 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.39x = 49,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,613.72/248.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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