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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 376.02 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 376.02 and 147.94 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 376.02 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/376.02 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 376.02 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 55,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,628.40/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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