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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.87, 529.17 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.87, 529.17 and 136.42 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.87 : 529.17 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.87/529.17 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.87x = 529.17 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.87x = 72,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.37/352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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