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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.16 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.16 and 137.57 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.16 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.16 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.16 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 73,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.68/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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