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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.72, 373.96 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.72, 373.96 and 146.74 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.72 : 373.96 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.72/373.96 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.72x = 373.96 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.72x = 54,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,874.89/249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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