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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.61 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.61 and 149.08 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.61 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.61 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.61 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 56,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.10/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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