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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 373.72 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 373.72 and 147.09 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 373.72 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/373.72 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 373.72 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 54,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970.47/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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