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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 548.96 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 548.96 and 146.56 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 548.96 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/548.96 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 548.96 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 80,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,454.84/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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