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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.04 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.04 and 97.54 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.04 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.04 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.04 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 51,797.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,797.64/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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