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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.86 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.86 and 153.73 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.86 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.86 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.86 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 82,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838.95/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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