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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.59 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.59 and 147.50 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.59 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.59 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.59 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 81,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208.53/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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