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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.77, 530.71 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.77, 530.71 and 131.38 is: 197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.77 : 530.71 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.77/530.71 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.77x = 530.71 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.77x = 69,721.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,721.37/353.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.08

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