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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.54 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.54 and 147.75 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.54 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.54 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.54 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 55,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,486.04/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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