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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 373.76 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 373.76 and 133.69 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 373.76 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/373.76 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 373.76 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 49,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967.31/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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