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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 527.08 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 527.08 and 135.12 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 527.08 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/527.08 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 527.08 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 71,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219.05/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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