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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 530.67 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 530.67 and 137.42 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 530.67 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/530.67 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 530.67 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 72,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,924.67/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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