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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.03 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.03 and 148.79 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.03 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.03 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.03 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 56,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098.29/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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