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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.26 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.26 and 135.02 is: 202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.26 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.26 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.26 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 71,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190.65/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.55

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