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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.29 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.29 and 146.26 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.29 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.29 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.29 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 54,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,596.04/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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