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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 561 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 561 and 154.64 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 561 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/561 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 561 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 86,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,753.04/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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