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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 375.15 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 375.15 and 147.39 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 375.15 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/375.15 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 375.15 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 55,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293.36/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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