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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.18 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.18 and 136.17 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.18 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.18 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.18 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 72,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602.14/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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