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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.24, 375.25 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.24, 375.25 and 147.73 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.24 : 375.25 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.24/375.25 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.24x = 375.25 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.24x = 55,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435.68/250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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