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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 374.58 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 374.58 and 147.12 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 374.58 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/374.58 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 374.58 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 55,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,108.21/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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