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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.87, 527.96 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.87, 527.96 and 135.60 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.87 : 527.96 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.87/527.96 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.87x = 527.96 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.87x = 71,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,590.70/351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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