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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.33 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.33 and 134.86 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.33 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.33 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.33 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 71,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,655.16/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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