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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 550.62 and 150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 550.62 and 150.95 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 550.62 = 150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/550.62 = 150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 550.62 × 150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 83,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113.34/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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