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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.80 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.80 and 150.50 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.80 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.80 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.80 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 83,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,495.57/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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