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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 376.03 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 376.03 and 147.51 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 376.03 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/376.03 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 376.03 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 55,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,469.78/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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