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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.85, 373.87 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.85, 373.87 and 147.19 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.85 : 373.87 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.85/373.87 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.85x = 373.87 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.85x = 55,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,027.32/249.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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