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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 529.17 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 529.17 and 136.44 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 529.17 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/529.17 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 529.17 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 72,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,199.44/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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