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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.93 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.93 and 137.54 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.93 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.93 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.93 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 73,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,020.77/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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