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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 531.06 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 531.06 and 134.69 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 531.06 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/531.06 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 531.06 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 71,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,528.47/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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