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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 554.30 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 554.30 and 149.99 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 554.30 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/554.30 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 554.30 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 83,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,137.06/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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