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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.79, 536.65 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.79, 536.65 and 97.81 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.79 : 536.65 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.79/536.65 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.79x = 536.65 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.79x = 52,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490.28/357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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