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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 346.04 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 346.04 and 147.28 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 346.04 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/346.04 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 346.04 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 50,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,964.77/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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