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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.37 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.37 and 147.69 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.37 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.37 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.37 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 80,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,693.02/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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