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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.65 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.65 and 137.37 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.65 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.65 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.65 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 72,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,895.39/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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