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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.15, 550.38 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.15, 550.38 and 147.92 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.15 : 550.38 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.15/550.38 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.15x = 550.38 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.15x = 81,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,412.21/367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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