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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 377.86 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 377.86 and 149.24 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 377.86 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/377.86 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 377.86 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 56,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391.83/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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