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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 375.35 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 375.35 and 147.62 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 375.35 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/375.35 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 375.35 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 55,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,409.17/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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