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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 530.35 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 530.35 and 137.10 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 530.35 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/530.35 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 530.35 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 72,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,710.99/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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