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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.16, 373.80 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.16, 373.80 and 133.72 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.16 : 373.80 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.16/373.80 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.16x = 373.80 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.16x = 49,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.54/249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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