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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 553.64 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 553.64 and 152.74 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 553.64 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/553.64 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 553.64 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 84,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,560.21/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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