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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 375.84 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 375.84 and 147.96 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 375.84 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/375.84 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 375.84 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 55,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,609.29/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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