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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.49 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.49 and 135.21 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.49 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.49 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.49 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 71,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,321.92/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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