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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 551.97 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 551.97 and 151.92 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 551.97 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/551.97 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 551.97 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 83,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,855.28/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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