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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 551.14 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 551.14 and 151.15 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 551.14 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/551.14 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 551.14 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 83,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304.81/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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