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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.57, 373.44 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.57, 373.44 and 145.93 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.57 : 373.44 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.57/373.44 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.57x = 373.44 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.57x = 54,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496.10/248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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