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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.06 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.06 and 147.42 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.06 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.06 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.06 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 55,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,585.45/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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