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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 551.66 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 551.66 and 148.47 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 551.66 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/551.66 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 551.66 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 81,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,904.22/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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