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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.33 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.33 and 136.79 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.33 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.33 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.33 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 73,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,088.33/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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