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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.37 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.37 and 151.32 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.37 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.37 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.37 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 83,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433.31/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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