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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 547.74 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 547.74 and 148.74 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 547.74 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/547.74 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 547.74 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 81,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,467.37/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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