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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.26 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.26 and 97.62 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.26 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.26 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.26 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 54,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399.72/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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