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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 346.22 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 346.22 and 147.38 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 346.22 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/346.22 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 346.22 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 51,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,023.44/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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