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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.39 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.39 and 149.75 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.39 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.39 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.39 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 82,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271.15/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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