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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 534.77 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 534.77 and 100.02 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 534.77 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/534.77 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 534.77 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 53,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487.70/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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