Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534 and 99.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 356, 534 and 99.50 is: 149.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356 : 534 = 99.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356/534 = 99.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356x = 534 × 99.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356x = 53,133 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,133/356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149.25
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