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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.71, 531.70 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.71, 531.70 and 135.32 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.71 : 531.70 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.71/531.70 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.71x = 531.70 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.71x = 71,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,946.65/354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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