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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.71 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.71 and 149.28 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.71 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.71 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.71 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 56,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,382.66/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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