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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.73, 556.10 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.73, 556.10 and 96.81 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.73 : 556.10 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.73/556.10 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.73x = 556.10 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.73x = 53,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,835.56/370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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