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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.51, 530.31 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.51, 530.31 and 137.24 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.51 : 530.31 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.51/530.31 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.51x = 530.31 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.51x = 72,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.74/353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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