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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 547.27 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 547.27 and 148.51 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 547.27 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/547.27 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 547.27 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 81,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,275.07/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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