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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.00 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.00 and 147.90 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.00 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.00 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.00 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 55,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,610.03/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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