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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 527.94 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 527.94 and 135.61 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 527.94 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/527.94 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 527.94 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 71,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593.94/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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