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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 532.41 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 532.41 and 135.61 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 532.41 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/532.41 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 532.41 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 72,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,200.12/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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