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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249, 373.71 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249, 373.71 and 133.53 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249 : 373.71 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249/373.71 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249x = 373.71 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249x = 49,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.50/249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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