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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.61, 551.60 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.61, 551.60 and 151.25 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.61 : 551.60 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.61/551.60 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.61x = 551.60 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.61x = 83,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,429.50/367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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