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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.65, 530.53 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.65, 530.53 and 137.25 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.65 : 530.53 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.65/530.53 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.65x = 530.53 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.65x = 72,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,814.56/353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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