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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 527.20 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 527.20 and 135.40 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 527.20 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/527.20 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 527.20 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 71,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.88/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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