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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375 and 147.25 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 55,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218.75/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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