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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.52 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.52 and 147.60 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.52 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.52 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.52 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 81,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,256.75/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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