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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 376.50 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 376.50 and 147.86 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 376.50 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/376.50 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 376.50 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 55,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669.29/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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