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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.57 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.57 and 135.01 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.57 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.57 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.57 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 71,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,764.61/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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