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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 374.31 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 374.31 and 147.30 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 374.31 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/374.31 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 374.31 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 55,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135.86/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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