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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.17, 373.32 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.17, 373.32 and 133.66 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.17 : 373.32 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.17/373.32 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.17x = 373.32 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.17x = 49,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,899.47/249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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