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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.87 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.87 and 136.56 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.87 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.87 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.87 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 72,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,904.12/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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