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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 531.30 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 531.30 and 137.72 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 531.30 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/531.30 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 531.30 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 73,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.64/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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