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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.14, 373.88 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.14, 373.88 and 133.64 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.14 : 373.88 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.14/373.88 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.14x = 373.88 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.14x = 49,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,965.19/249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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