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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.97, 534.03 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.97, 534.03 and 136.59 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 534.03 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/534.03 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 534.03 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 72,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,940.64/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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