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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 531.05 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 531.05 and 97.53 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 531.05 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/531.05 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 531.05 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 51,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,792.82/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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