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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.52 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.52 and 149.40 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.52 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.52 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.52 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 81,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948.89/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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