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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 551.45 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 551.45 and 148.20 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 551.45 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/551.45 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 551.45 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 81,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,724.15/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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