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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 534.19 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 534.19 and 99.63 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 534.19 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/534.19 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 534.19 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 53,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221.35/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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