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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 533.33 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 533.33 and 136.34 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 533.33 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/533.33 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 533.33 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 72,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,710.86/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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