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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.43 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.43 and 149.14 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.43 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.43 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.43 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 81,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,792.85/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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