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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.19 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.19 and 135.56 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.19 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.19 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.19 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 72,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,144.84/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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