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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.80 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.80 and 147.20 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.80 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.80 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.80 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 55,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170.56/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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