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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.80, 530.97 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.80, 530.97 and 137.44 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.80 : 530.97 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.80/530.97 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.80x = 530.97 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.80x = 72,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.52/353.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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