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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.27, 532.97 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.27, 532.97 and 135.89 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.27 : 532.97 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.27/532.97 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.27x = 532.97 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.27x = 72,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,425.02/355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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