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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 372.81 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 372.81 and 133.03 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 372.81 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/372.81 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 372.81 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 49,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,595.81/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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