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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.95 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.95 and 152.73 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.95 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.95 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.95 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 84,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,604.78/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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