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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 372.50 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 372.50 and 132.82 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 372.50 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/372.50 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 372.50 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 49,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,475.45/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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