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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.26 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.26 and 145.50 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.26 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.26 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.26 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 54,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,163.83/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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