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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.53 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.53 and 133.41 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.53 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.53 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.53 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 49,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.64/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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