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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.19 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.19 and 136.04 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.19 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.19 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.19 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 72,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,532.25/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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