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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 535.77 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 535.77 and 97.23 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 535.77 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/535.77 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 535.77 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 52,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,095.20/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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