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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 560.25 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 560.25 and 154.40 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 560.25 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/560.25 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 560.25 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 86,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,502.60/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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