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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.38 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.38 and 136.40 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.38 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.38 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.38 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 72,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752.16/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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