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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 376.88 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 376.88 and 148.11 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 376.88 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/376.88 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 376.88 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 55,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,818.96/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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