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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 548.49 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 548.49 and 146.13 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 548.49 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/548.49 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 548.49 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 80,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150.84/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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