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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.98, 529.53 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.98, 529.53 and 136.71 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.98 : 529.53 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.98/529.53 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.98x = 529.53 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.98x = 72,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,392.05/352.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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