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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.37 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.37 and 137.04 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.37 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.37 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.37 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 72,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,681.90/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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