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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.55 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.55 and 133.73 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.55 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.55 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.55 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 49,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.81/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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