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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.96, 372.83 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.96, 372.83 and 146.27 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.96 : 372.83 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.96/372.83 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.96x = 372.83 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.96x = 54,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,536.17/248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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