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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 534.47 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 534.47 and 136.89 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 534.47 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/534.47 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 534.47 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 73,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,163.60/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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