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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.78 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.78 and 147.26 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.78 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.78 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.78 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 55,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,191.41/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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