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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.40 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.40 and 148.25 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.40 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.40 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.40 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 55,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,798.68/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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