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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 353.66 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 353.66 and 98.79 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 353.66 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/353.66 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 353.66 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 34,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,937.47/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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