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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 529.82 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 529.82 and 137.15 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 529.82 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/529.82 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 529.82 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 72,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,664.81/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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