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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 372.96 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 372.96 and 133.19 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 372.96 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/372.96 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 372.96 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 49,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,676.17/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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