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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 374.10 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 374.10 and 147.34 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 374.10 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/374.10 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 374.10 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 55,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,119.89/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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