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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 560.09 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 560.09 and 154.11 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 560.09 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/560.09 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 560.09 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 86,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,314.70/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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