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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.87 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.87 and 149.96 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.87 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.87 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.87 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 82,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,458.51/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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