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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 375.60 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 375.60 and 148.34 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 375.60 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/375.60 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 375.60 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 55,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716.50/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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