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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.36 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.36 and 137.68 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.36 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.36 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.36 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 73,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,157.64/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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