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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 372.80 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 372.80 and 133.22 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 372.80 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/372.80 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 372.80 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 49,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,661.89/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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