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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 536.94 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 536.94 and 97.94 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 536.94 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/536.94 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 536.94 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 52,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,587.90/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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