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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 550.76 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 550.76 and 147.87 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 550.76 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/550.76 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 550.76 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 81,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,440.88/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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