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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 530.96 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 530.96 and 137.57 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 530.96 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/530.96 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 530.96 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 73,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,040.82/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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