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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.17 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.17 and 136.32 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.17 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.17 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.17 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 72,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,136.45/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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