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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.87 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.87 and 133.33 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.87 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.87 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.87 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 49,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848.09/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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