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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.08 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.08 and 149.32 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.08 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.08 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.08 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 56,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,305.68/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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