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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.09 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.09 and 98.69 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.09 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.09 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.09 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 53,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,103.00/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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