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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.87 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.87 and 147.96 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.87 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.87 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.87 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 80,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,914.89/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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