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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.88 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.88 and 135.86 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.88 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.88 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.88 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 72,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,396.08/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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