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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.71 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.71 and 135.69 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.71 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.71 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.71 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 72,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,283.42/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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