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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 530.42 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 530.42 and 137.19 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 530.42 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/530.42 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 530.42 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 72,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,768.32/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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