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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 552.03 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 552.03 and 148.83 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 552.03 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/552.03 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 552.03 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 82,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,158.62/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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