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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.44 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.44 and 136.98 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.44 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.44 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.44 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 73,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,207.59/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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