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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 377.37 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 377.37 and 148.88 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 377.37 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/377.37 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 377.37 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 56,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,183.79/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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