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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.95, 532.24 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.95, 532.24 and 135.57 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.95 : 532.24 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.95/532.24 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.95x = 532.24 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.95x = 72,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,155.78/354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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