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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.42, 557.16 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.42, 557.16 and 97.52 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.42 : 557.16 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.42/557.16 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.42x = 557.16 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.42x = 54,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,334.24/371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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