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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.85 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.85 and 150.66 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.85 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.85 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.85 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 82,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,990.31/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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