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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 550.62 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 550.62 and 150.54 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 550.62 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/550.62 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 550.62 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 82,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,890.33/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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