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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.33, 556.94 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.33, 556.94 and 97.42 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.33 : 556.94 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.33/556.94 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.33x = 556.94 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.33x = 54,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254.31/371.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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