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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.24 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.24 and 148.91 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.24 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.24 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.24 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 56,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172.18/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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