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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.40 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.40 and 148.80 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.40 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.40 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.40 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 56,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,157.12/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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