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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.50 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.50 and 150.73 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.50 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.50 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.50 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 81,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,164.66/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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