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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 551.96 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 551.96 and 151.49 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 551.96 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/551.96 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 551.96 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 83,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,616.42/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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