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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.71, 557.55 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.71, 557.55 and 97.83 is: 146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.71 : 557.55 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.71/557.55 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.71x = 557.55 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.71x = 54,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.12/371.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.74

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