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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 527.94 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 527.94 and 135.50 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 527.94 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/527.94 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 527.94 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 71,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,535.87/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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