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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 372.87 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 372.87 and 133.07 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 372.87 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/372.87 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 372.87 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 49,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,617.81/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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