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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.32 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.32 and 135.54 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.32 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.32 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.32 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 72,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,150.65/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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