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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 375.92 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 375.92 and 148 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 375.92 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/375.92 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 375.92 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 55,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,636.16/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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