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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.43, 353.09 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.43, 353.09 and 98.63 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.43 : 353.09 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.43/353.09 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.43x = 353.09 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.43x = 34,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825.07/235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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