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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.10 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.10 and 154.14 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.10 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.10 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.10 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 83,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,096.87/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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