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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 378.12 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 378.12 and 149.25 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 378.12 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/378.12 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 378.12 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 56,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434.41/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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