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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.12 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.12 and 148.31 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.12 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.12 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.12 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 55,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,780.60/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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