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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 377.60 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 377.60 and 149.11 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 377.60 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/377.60 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 377.60 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 56,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302.25/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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