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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.38 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.38 and 99.76 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.38 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.38 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.38 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 53,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309.75/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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