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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 548.77 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 548.77 and 149.51 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 548.77 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/548.77 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 548.77 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 82,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,046.60/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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