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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 373.97 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 373.97 and 146.87 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 373.97 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/373.97 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 373.97 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 54,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925.17/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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