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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.48 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.48 and 136.29 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.48 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.48 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.48 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 72,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,707.99/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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