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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.14, 558.17 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.14, 558.17 and 149.80 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.14 : 558.17 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.14/558.17 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.14x = 558.17 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.14x = 83,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,612.91/372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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