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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.45, 374.24 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.45, 374.24 and 133.83 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.45 : 374.24 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.45/374.24 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.45x = 374.24 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.45x = 50,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083.87/249.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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