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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.45, 530.16 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.45, 530.16 and 137.03 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.45 : 530.16 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.45/530.16 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.45x = 530.16 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.45x = 72,645.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,645.17/353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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