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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 376.43 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 376.43 and 148.52 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 376.43 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/376.43 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 376.43 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 55,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,907.38/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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