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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 378.10 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 378.10 and 148.89 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 378.10 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/378.10 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 378.10 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 56,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,295.31/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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