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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 532.17 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 532.17 and 135.32 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 532.17 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/532.17 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 532.17 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 72,010.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,010.58/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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