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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.90, 556.33 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.90, 556.33 and 96.99 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.90 : 556.33 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.90/556.33 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.90x = 556.33 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.90x = 53,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955.67/370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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