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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.70, 375.92 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.70, 375.92 and 148.01 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.70 : 375.92 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.70/375.92 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.70x = 375.92 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.70x = 55,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639.55/250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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