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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 377.16 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 377.16 and 148.26 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 377.16 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/377.16 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 377.16 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 55,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,918.60/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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