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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.35, 373.64 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.35, 373.64 and 146.68 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.35 : 373.64 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.35/373.64 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.35x = 373.64 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.35x = 54,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803.85/249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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