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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.89 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.89 and 148.67 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.89 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.89 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.89 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 56,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,031.21/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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