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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 373.44 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 373.44 and 133.55 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 373.44 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/373.44 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 373.44 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 49,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,872.95/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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