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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 529.50 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 529.50 and 96.50 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 529.50 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/529.50 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 529.50 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 51,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.75/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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