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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 542.94 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 542.94 and 101.97 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 542.94 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/542.94 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 542.94 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 55,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,363.59/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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