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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.14 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.14 and 133.25 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.14 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.14 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.14 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 49,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,719.04/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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