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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.66 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.66 and 138.08 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.66 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.66 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.66 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 73,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,411.61/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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