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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 530.35 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 530.35 and 137 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 530.35 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/530.35 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 530.35 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 72,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,657.27/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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