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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 557.52 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 557.52 and 152.50 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 557.52 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/557.52 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 557.52 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 85,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,021.80/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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