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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.60, 530.22 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.60, 530.22 and 137.18 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.60 : 530.22 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.60/530.22 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.60x = 530.22 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.60x = 72,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,735.58/353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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