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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.54 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.54 and 135.80 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.54 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.54 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.54 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 72,318.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318.93/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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