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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 530.97 and 137.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 530.97 and 137.47 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 530.97 = 137.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/530.97 = 137.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 530.97 × 137.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 72,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,989.10/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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