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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.29, 373.62 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.29, 373.62 and 133.73 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.29 : 373.62 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.29/373.62 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.29x = 373.62 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.29x = 49,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,962.33/249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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