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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.81, 374.85 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.81, 374.85 and 145.94 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.81 : 374.85 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.81/374.85 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.81x = 374.85 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.81x = 54,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,703.73/249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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