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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.58 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.58 and 135.53 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.58 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.58 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.58 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 72,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,177.23/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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