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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 551.95 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 551.95 and 151.90 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 551.95 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/551.95 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 551.95 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 83,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,839.45/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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