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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.96 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.96 and 147.63 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.96 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.96 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.96 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 80,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,600.07/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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