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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.60 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.60 and 101.28 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.60 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.60 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.60 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 54,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,346.85/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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