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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.43, 373.99 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.43, 373.99 and 146.67 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.43 : 373.99 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.43/373.99 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.43x = 373.99 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.43x = 54,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,853.11/249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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