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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 533.72 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 533.72 and 136.53 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 533.72 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/533.72 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 533.72 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 72,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,868.79/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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