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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 537.26 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 537.26 and 98.18 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 537.26 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/537.26 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 537.26 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 52,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745.50/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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