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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 530.39 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 530.39 and 134.27 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 530.39 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/530.39 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 530.39 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 71,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,217.74/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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