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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 556.65 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 556.65 and 97.18 is: 145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 556.65 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/556.65 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 556.65 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 54,095.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095.25/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.77

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