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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 373.46 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 373.46 and 133.04 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 373.46 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/373.46 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 373.46 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 49,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685.39/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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