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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 547.96 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 547.96 and 148.74 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 547.96 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/547.96 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 547.96 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 81,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.57/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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