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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.51, 552.77 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.51, 552.77 and 149.14 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.51 : 552.77 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.51/552.77 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.51x = 552.77 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.51x = 82,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,437.99/368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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