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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.13 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.13 and 147.68 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.13 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.13 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.13 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 55,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,399.20/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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