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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.68 and 132.80 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.68 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.68 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.68 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 49,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.90/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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