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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.04 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.04 and 148.66 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.04 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.04 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.04 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 56,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,048.88/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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