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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.32, 373.86 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.32, 373.86 and 146.64 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.32 : 373.86 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.32/373.86 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.32x = 373.86 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.32x = 54,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,822.83/249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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