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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 374.25 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 374.25 and 133.84 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 374.25 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/374.25 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 374.25 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 50,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,089.62/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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