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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 376.28 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 376.28 and 148.14 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 376.28 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/376.28 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 376.28 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 55,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741.38/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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