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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.52 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.52 and 137.36 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.52 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.52 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.52 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 72,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,872.23/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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