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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 378 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 378 and 148.86 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 378 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/378 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 378 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 56,269.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,269.08/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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