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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.79, 355.17 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.79, 355.17 and 99.86 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.79 : 355.17 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.79/355.17 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.79x = 355.17 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.79x = 35,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.50/236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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