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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 560.87 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 560.87 and 157.41 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 560.87 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/560.87 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 560.87 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 88,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,286.94/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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