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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 374.09 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 374.09 and 146.52 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 374.09 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/374.09 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 374.09 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 54,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,810.93/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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