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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.67 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.67 and 136.34 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.67 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.67 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.67 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 72,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757.22/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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