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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 376.56 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 376.56 and 148.80 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 376.56 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/376.56 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 376.56 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 56,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032.13/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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