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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.14 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.14 and 114.28 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.14 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.14 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.14 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 63,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555.68/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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