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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.75 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.75 and 153.26 is: 229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.75 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.75 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.75 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 85,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,022.76/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.90

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