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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.78 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.78 and 98.69 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.78 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.78 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.78 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 52,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.97/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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