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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.65 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.65 and 148.55 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.65 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.65 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.65 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 55,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949.47/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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