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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.80, 529.16 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.80, 529.16 and 136.36 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.80 : 529.16 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.80/529.16 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.80x = 529.16 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.80x = 72,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,156.26/352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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