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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.17 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.17 and 136.26 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.17 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.17 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.17 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 72,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,650.15/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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