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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.81, 551.60 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.81, 551.60 and 148.36 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.81 : 551.60 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.81/551.60 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.81x = 551.60 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.81x = 81,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834.63/367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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