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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.87, 551.76 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.87, 551.76 and 151.39 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.87 : 551.76 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.87/551.76 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.87x = 551.76 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.87x = 83,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,530.95/367.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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