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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.86 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.86 and 146.90 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.86 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.86 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.86 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 80,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,770.95/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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