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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.49, 374.93 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.49, 374.93 and 147.52 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.49 : 374.93 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.49/374.93 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.49x = 374.93 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.49x = 55,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,309.96/250.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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