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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 376.43 and 148.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 376.43 and 148.13 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 376.43 = 148.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/376.43 = 148.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 376.43 × 148.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 55,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758.51/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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