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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 551.18 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 551.18 and 151.06 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 551.18 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/551.18 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 551.18 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 83,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261.25/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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