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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.26 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.26 and 137.71 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.26 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.26 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.26 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 73,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,159.81/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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