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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 374.31 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 374.31 and 133.83 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 374.31 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/374.31 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 374.31 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 50,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,093.91/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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