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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.69, 557.49 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.69, 557.49 and 97.80 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.69 : 557.49 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.69/557.49 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.69x = 557.49 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.69x = 54,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522.03/371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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