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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.01 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.01 and 147.52 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.01 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.01 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.01 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 81,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,139.12/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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