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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.99, 373.80 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.99, 373.80 and 146.36 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.99 : 373.80 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.99/373.80 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.99x = 373.80 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.99x = 54,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,707.50/248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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