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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.41, 556.97 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.41, 556.97 and 151.94 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.41 : 556.97 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.41/556.97 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.41x = 556.97 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.41x = 84,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,626.65/371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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