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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.77, 535.09 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.77, 535.09 and 96.78 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.77 : 535.09 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.77/535.09 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.77x = 535.09 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.77x = 51,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786.01/356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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