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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.59 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.59 and 136.46 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.59 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.59 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.59 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 72,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,813.69/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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