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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.27 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.27 and 137.79 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.27 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.27 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.27 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 73,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.69/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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