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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 559.78 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 559.78 and 150.69 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 559.78 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/559.78 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 559.78 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 84,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353.68/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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