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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 373.12 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 373.12 and 133.26 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 373.12 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/373.12 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 373.12 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 49,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,721.97/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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