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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.02, 373.05 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.02, 373.05 and 133.12 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.02 : 373.05 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.02/373.05 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.02x = 373.05 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.02x = 49,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,659.48/249.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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