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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.65 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.65 and 148.53 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.65 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.65 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.65 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 55,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945.24/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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