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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.36, 556.83 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.36, 556.83 and 151.93 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.36 : 556.83 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.36/556.83 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.36x = 556.83 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.36x = 84,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,597.17/371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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