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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 527.69 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 527.69 and 135.71 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 527.69 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/527.69 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 527.69 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 71,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,609.49/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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