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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.30 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.30 and 148.20 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.30 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.30 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.30 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 55,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,767.66/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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