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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 375.33 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 375.33 and 147.27 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 375.33 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/375.33 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 375.33 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 55,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,274.85/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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