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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 549.05 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 549.05 and 149.61 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 549.05 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/549.05 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 549.05 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 82,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,143.37/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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