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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.40 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.40 and 147.24 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.40 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.40 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.40 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 55,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,126.66/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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