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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.56 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.56 and 148.32 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.56 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.56 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.56 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 55,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.38/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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