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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 372.99 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 372.99 and 146.30 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 372.99 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/372.99 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 372.99 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 54,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,568.44/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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