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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 530.67 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 530.67 and 137.32 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 530.67 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/530.67 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 530.67 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 72,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871.60/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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