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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 344.58 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 344.58 and 146.20 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 344.58 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/344.58 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 344.58 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 50,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377.60/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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