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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.60 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.60 and 148.06 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.60 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.60 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.60 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 81,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,521.84/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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