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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.34 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.34 and 133.54 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.34 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.34 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.34 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 49,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,855.22/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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