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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 376.50 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 376.50 and 148.33 is: 222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 376.50 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/376.50 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 376.50 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 55,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844.88/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.52

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