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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 376.48 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 376.48 and 148.40 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 376.48 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/376.48 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 376.48 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 55,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,869.63/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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