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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 533.56 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 533.56 and 136.43 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 533.56 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/533.56 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 533.56 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 72,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794.58/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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