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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.04, 373.08 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.04, 373.08 and 133.30 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.04 : 373.08 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.04/373.08 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.04x = 373.08 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.04x = 49,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731.56/249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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