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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.38 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.38 and 135.54 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.38 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.38 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.38 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 71,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481.09/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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