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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.96, 374.33 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.96, 374.33 and 147.27 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.96 : 374.33 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.96/374.33 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.96x = 374.33 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.96x = 55,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127.58/249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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