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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 373.02 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 373.02 and 145.94 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 373.02 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/373.02 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 373.02 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 54,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,438.54/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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