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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 376.23 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 376.23 and 146.55 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 376.23 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/376.23 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 376.23 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 55,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136.51/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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