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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 530.78 and 137.37 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 530.78 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/530.78 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 530.78 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 72,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,912.56/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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