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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 551.77 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 551.77 and 148.57 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 551.77 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/551.77 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 551.77 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 81,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,975.46/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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