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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.19, 532.92 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.19, 532.92 and 135.82 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.19 : 532.92 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.19/532.92 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.19x = 532.92 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.19x = 72,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,378.53/355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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