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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 533.16 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 533.16 and 136.09 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 533.16 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/533.16 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 533.16 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 72,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,557.06/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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