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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.14 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.14 and 100.28 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.14 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.14 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.14 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 53,663.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663.84/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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