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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 556.14 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 556.14 and 154.20 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 556.14 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/556.14 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 556.14 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 85,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,756.79/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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