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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 527.82 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 527.82 and 135.52 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 527.82 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/527.82 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 527.82 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 71,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,530.17/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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