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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 541.26 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 541.26 and 97.30 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 541.26 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/541.26 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 541.26 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 52,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,664.60/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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