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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 532.92 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 532.92 and 135.87 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 532.92 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/532.92 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 532.92 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 72,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,407.84/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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