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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 373.39 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 373.39 and 133.38 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 373.39 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/373.39 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 373.39 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 49,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,802.76/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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