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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.72, 378.29 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.72, 378.29 and 149.02 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.72 : 378.29 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.72/378.29 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.72x = 378.29 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.72x = 56,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371.08/251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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