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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 534.27 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 534.27 and 99.69 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 534.27 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/534.27 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 534.27 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 53,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261.38/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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