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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.54, 530.08 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.54, 530.08 and 136.87 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.54 : 530.08 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.54/530.08 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.54x = 530.08 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.54x = 72,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,550.38/353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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