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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 533.16 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 533.16 and 136.03 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 533.16 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/533.16 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 533.16 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 72,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,526.68/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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