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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.01, 372.60 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.01, 372.60 and 146.34 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.01 : 372.60 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.01/372.60 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.01x = 372.60 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.01x = 54,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,526.28/249.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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