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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.66 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.66 and 97.88 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.66 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.66 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.66 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 54,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.22/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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