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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.47 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.47 and 145.74 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.47 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.47 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.47 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 54,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,283.05/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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