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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 529.28 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 529.28 and 136.28 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 529.28 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/529.28 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 529.28 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 72,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,130.28/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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