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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.59 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.59 and 100.50 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.59 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.59 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.59 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 53,826.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,826.80/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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