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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.68 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.68 and 147.04 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.68 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.68 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.68 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 50,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,828.79/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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