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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.09, 373.71 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.09, 373.71 and 133.52 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.09 : 373.71 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.09/373.71 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.09x = 373.71 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.09x = 49,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,897.76/249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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