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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 373.07 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 373.07 and 145.85 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 373.07 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/373.07 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 373.07 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 54,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.76/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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