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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 555.99 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 555.99 and 154.27 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 555.99 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/555.99 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 555.99 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 85,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,772.58/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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