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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 374.08 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 374.08 and 133.78 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 374.08 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/374.08 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 374.08 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 50,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044.42/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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