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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.99, 533.94 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.99, 533.94 and 96.01 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.99 : 533.94 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.99/533.94 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.99x = 533.94 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.99x = 51,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263.58/355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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