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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 377.28 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 377.28 and 149.02 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 377.28 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/377.28 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 377.28 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 56,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222.27/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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