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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.82 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.82 and 147.54 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.82 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.82 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.82 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 80,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,530.28/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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