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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 553.13 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 553.13 and 149.28 is: 224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 553.13 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/553.13 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 553.13 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 82,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,572.94/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.01

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