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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 547.83 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 547.83 and 148.88 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 547.83 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/547.83 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 547.83 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 81,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562.30/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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