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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.93, 548.56 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.93, 548.56 and 149.36 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.93 : 548.56 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.93/548.56 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.93x = 548.56 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.93x = 81,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,932.92/365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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