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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 530.97 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 530.97 and 137.74 is: 206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 530.97 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/530.97 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 530.97 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 73,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,135.81/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.59

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