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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 548.96 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 548.96 and 146.55 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 548.96 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/548.96 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 548.96 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 80,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,449.36/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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