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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.77, 557.65 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.77, 557.65 and 97.86 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.77 : 557.65 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.77/557.65 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.77x = 557.65 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.77x = 54,571.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571.63/371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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