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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.46, 531.49 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.46, 531.49 and 135.07 is: 202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.46 : 531.49 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.46/531.49 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.46x = 531.49 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.46x = 71,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,787.68/354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.53

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