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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.66 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.66 and 148.69 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.66 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.66 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.66 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 81,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,429.82/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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