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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.20, 558.57 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.20, 558.57 and 149.87 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.20 : 558.57 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.20/558.57 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.20x = 558.57 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.20x = 83,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,710.09/372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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