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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 374.94 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 374.94 and 146.92 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 374.94 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/374.94 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 374.94 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 55,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,086.18/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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