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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.04 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.04 and 150.06 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.04 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.04 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.04 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 82,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,538.25/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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