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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 373.03 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 373.03 and 133.08 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 373.03 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/373.03 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 373.03 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 49,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,642.50/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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