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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.27 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.27 and 137.11 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.27 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.27 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.27 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 72,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,705.20/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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