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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.07, 373.50 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.07, 373.50 and 146.38 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.07 : 373.50 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.07/373.50 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.07x = 373.50 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.07x = 54,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671.06/249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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