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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.91 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.91 and 137.58 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.91 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.91 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.91 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 73,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,042.60/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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