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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.48 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.48 and 136.26 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.48 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.48 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.48 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 72,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691.30/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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