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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 529.31 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 529.31 and 136.32 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 529.31 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/529.31 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 529.31 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 72,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,155.54/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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