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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 531.62 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 531.62 and 97.91 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 531.62 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/531.62 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 531.62 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 52,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050.42/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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