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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.87, 556.30 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.87, 556.30 and 96.93 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.87 : 556.30 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.87/556.30 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.87x = 556.30 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.87x = 53,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922.28/370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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