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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.27 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.27 and 148.32 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.27 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.27 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.27 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 81,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,764.74/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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