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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 530.57 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 530.57 and 137.36 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 530.57 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/530.57 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 530.57 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 72,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,875.76/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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