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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.77, 548.97 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.77, 548.97 and 146.55 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.77 : 548.97 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.77/548.97 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.77x = 548.97 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.77x = 80,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.19/365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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