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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.34 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.34 and 98.70 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.34 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.34 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.34 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 34,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874.66/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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