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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 550.64 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 550.64 and 147.79 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 550.64 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/550.64 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 550.64 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 81,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,378.08/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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