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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.53, 527.34 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.53, 527.34 and 135.17 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.53 : 527.34 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.53/527.34 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.53x = 527.34 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.53x = 71,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280.55/351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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