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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.02 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.02 and 147.24 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.02 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.02 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.02 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 50,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947.98/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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