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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.03 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.03 and 97.50 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.03 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.03 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.03 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 51,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,775.43/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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