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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.90, 548.92 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.90, 548.92 and 146.58 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.90 : 548.92 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.90/548.92 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.90x = 548.92 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.90x = 80,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,460.69/365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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