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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 376.58 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 376.58 and 147.01 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 376.58 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/376.58 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 376.58 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 55,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.14/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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