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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 533.91 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 533.91 and 95.95 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 533.91 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/533.91 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 533.91 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 51,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.16/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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