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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 551.88 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 551.88 and 151.37 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 551.88 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/551.88 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 551.88 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 83,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,538.08/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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