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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 530.97 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 530.97 and 137.51 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 530.97 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/530.97 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 530.97 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 73,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,013.02/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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