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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.79, 533.75 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.79, 533.75 and 136.41 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.79 : 533.75 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.79/533.75 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.79x = 533.75 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.79x = 72,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,808.50/355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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