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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 372.50 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 372.50 and 133.28 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 372.50 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/372.50 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 372.50 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 49,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,646.80/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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