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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.78 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.78 and 137.34 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.78 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.78 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.78 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 72,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,896.64/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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