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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.96 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.96 and 98.14 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.96 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.96 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.96 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 52,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,206.55/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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