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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.91 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.91 and 150.69 is: 226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.91 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.91 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.91 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 83,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,016.63/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.04

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