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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.37, 530.31 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.37, 530.31 and 134.19 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.37 : 530.31 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.37/530.31 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.37x = 530.31 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.37x = 71,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,162.30/353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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