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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 376.91 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 376.91 and 148.74 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 376.91 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/376.91 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 376.91 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 56,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,061.59/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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