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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 529.86 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 529.86 and 147.87 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 529.86 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/529.86 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 529.86 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 78,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,347.75/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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