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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.50, 353.01 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.50, 353.01 and 98.62 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.50 : 353.01 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.50/353.01 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.50x = 353.01 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.50x = 34,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813.85/235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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