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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 372.05 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 372.05 and 146.03 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 372.05 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/372.05 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 372.05 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 54,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.87/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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