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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.33, 374.17 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.33, 374.17 and 146.63 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.33 : 374.17 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.33/374.17 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.33x = 374.17 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.33x = 54,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,864.55/249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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