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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 376.52 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 376.52 and 148.55 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 376.52 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/376.52 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 376.52 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 55,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929.42/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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