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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 373.15 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 373.15 and 146.10 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 373.15 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/373.15 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 373.15 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 54,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.22/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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