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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.32, 373.42 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.32, 373.42 and 133.56 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.32 : 373.42 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.32/373.42 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.32x = 373.42 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.32x = 49,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873.98/249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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