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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.16, 555.24 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.16, 555.24 and 96.26 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.16 : 555.24 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.16/555.24 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.16x = 555.24 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.16x = 53,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447.40/370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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