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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.38, 373.75 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.38, 373.75 and 133.53 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.38 : 373.75 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.38/373.75 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.38x = 373.75 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.38x = 49,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,907.77/249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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