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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.56, 554.33 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.56, 554.33 and 150.13 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.56 : 554.33 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.56/554.33 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.56x = 554.33 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.56x = 83,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220.55/369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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