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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.86, 548.57 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.86, 548.57 and 146.52 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.86 : 548.57 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.86/548.57 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.86x = 548.57 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.86x = 80,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,375.74/365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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