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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.50 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.50 and 148.38 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.50 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.50 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.50 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 55,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,865.07/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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