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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 532.84 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 532.84 and 135.96 is: 203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 532.84 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/532.84 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 532.84 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 72,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,444.93/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.90

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