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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.92 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.92 and 150.86 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.92 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.92 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.92 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 83,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111.79/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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