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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 530.14 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 530.14 and 136.86 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 530.14 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/530.14 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 530.14 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 72,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,554.96/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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