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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.82 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.82 and 134.58 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.82 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.82 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.82 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 71,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,439.75/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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