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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.15 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.15 and 136.37 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.15 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.15 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.15 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 72,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160.19/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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