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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 551.91 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 551.91 and 151.53 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 551.91 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/551.91 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 551.91 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 83,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,630.92/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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