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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.02 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.02 and 137.60 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.02 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.02 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.02 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 73,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.35/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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