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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.74, 556.11 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.74, 556.11 and 96.81 is: 145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.74 : 556.11 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.74/556.11 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.74x = 556.11 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.74x = 53,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,837.01/370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.22

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