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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 373.82 and 133.80 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 373.82 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/373.82 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 373.82 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 50,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017.12/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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