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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.57, 527.45 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.57, 527.45 and 135.15 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.57 : 527.45 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.57/527.45 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.57x = 527.45 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.57x = 71,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284.87/351.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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