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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.68 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.68 and 95.85 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.68 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.68 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.68 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 51,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,150.68/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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