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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 532.72 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 532.72 and 135.72 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 532.72 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/532.72 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 532.72 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 72,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,300.93/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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