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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 376.56 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 376.56 and 148.35 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 376.56 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/376.56 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 376.56 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 55,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862.03/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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