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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.40 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.40 and 136.41 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.40 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.40 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.40 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 72,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,763.02/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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