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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 375.33 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 375.33 and 147.87 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 375.33 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/375.33 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 375.33 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 55,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500.05/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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