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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 555.71 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 555.71 and 154.14 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 555.71 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/555.71 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 555.71 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 85,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.14/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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