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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.90 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.90 and 133.67 is: 200.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.90 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.90 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.90 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 49,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,979.21/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.64

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