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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534.09 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534.09 and 99.50 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534.09 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534.09 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534.09 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 53,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,141.96/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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