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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 549.69 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 549.69 and 147.26 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 549.69 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/549.69 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 549.69 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 80,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947.35/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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