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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.38 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.38 and 149.75 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.38 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.38 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.38 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 82,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269.34/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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