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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.97 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.97 and 135.42 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.97 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.97 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.97 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 71,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,497.70/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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