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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.18, 372.97 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.18, 372.97 and 133.33 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.18 : 372.97 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.18/372.97 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.18x = 372.97 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.18x = 49,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,728.69/249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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