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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 377.91 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 377.91 and 149.07 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 377.91 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/377.91 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 377.91 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 56,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,335.04/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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