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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 373.83 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 373.83 and 133.81 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 373.83 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/373.83 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 373.83 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 50,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,022.19/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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