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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 373.12 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 373.12 and 133.14 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 373.12 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/373.12 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 373.12 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 49,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677.20/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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