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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.15, 554.99 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.15, 554.99 and 147.51 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.15 : 554.99 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.15/554.99 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.15x = 554.99 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.15x = 81,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,866.57/370.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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