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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373 and 133.14 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 49,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.22/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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