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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.34 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.34 and 100.97 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.34 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.34 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.34 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 56,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,778.26/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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