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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.16 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.16 and 147.54 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.16 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.16 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.16 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 55,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.37/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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