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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.80, 344.62 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.80, 344.62 and 146.28 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.80 : 344.62 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.80/344.62 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.80x = 344.62 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.80x = 50,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,411.01/249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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