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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 529.47 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 529.47 and 136.42 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 529.47 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/529.47 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 529.47 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 72,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,230.30/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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