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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.19 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.19 and 148.45 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.19 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.19 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.19 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 55,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,845.41/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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