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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.28 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.28 and 148.29 is: 222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.28 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.28 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.28 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 55,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,798.56/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.28

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