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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.00 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.00 and 133.16 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.00 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.00 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.00 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 49,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669.78/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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