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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 548.03 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 548.03 and 148.89 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 548.03 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/548.03 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 548.03 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 81,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,595.44/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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