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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.14, 554.88 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.14, 554.88 and 153.87 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.14 : 554.88 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.14/554.88 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.14x = 554.88 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.14x = 85,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,377.88/370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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