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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.51 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.51 and 151.08 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.51 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.51 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.51 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 83,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,321.38/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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