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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.67 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.67 and 149.01 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.67 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.67 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.67 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 56,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276.61/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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