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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 527.31 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 527.31 and 135.30 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 527.31 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/527.31 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 527.31 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 71,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,345.04/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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