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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 535.25 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 535.25 and 134.43 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 535.25 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/535.25 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 535.25 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 71,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953.66/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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