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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.28 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.28 and 135.54 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.28 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.28 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.28 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 72,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,145.23/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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